Field Sales Pro — Lumber & Building Materials

RP LUMBER; Silvis (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Profit sharing / 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

R.P. Lumber is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business at our Silvis lumberyard.

You will sell lumber and building materials to contractors, developers, property managers, realtors, and homeowners, and work with store teams to ensure orders, deliveries, and pricing stay on track. The role requires business development, account management, accurate quotes, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 1–2 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to use BisTrack, Word, Excel and estimating software at intermediate level.
• Strong communication, presentation and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and cover accounts in the assigned territory.
• Travel to call on current and prospective customers; follow up by phone, email or text.
• Handle contractor and customer accounts; match project needs with products and services.
• Prepare quotes, pricing, delivery schedules, and competitive bids.
• Maintain accurate sales activity reports and expense records.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Territory management

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

BisTrack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

R.P. Lumber is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to grow contractor and builder business at our Silvis lumberyard.

You will sell lumber and building materials to contractors, developers, property managers, realtors, and homeowners, and work with store teams to ensure orders, deliveries, and pricing stay on track. The role requires business development, account management, accurate quotes, and effective communication.